Mouse & the Billionaire

7.23.2008 Good Friends, Good Times

5.10.2008 66,600 miles per hour

I don't often think about how fast the world moves or the relationship of our planet to the other heavenly bodies. However, these facts were brought to mind when I took this picture.

In the time it took for me to get my camera out and snap this picture, the moon had moved from the center of the gap between these two buildings, slightly to the right. Seconds later, it was completely hidden from view. I felt very glad to have been there when I was. If I had been walking down that street one minute later, I would have missed it entirely.

Labels: Life, Photography

12.06.2007 O'Briend!

They came; they saw; they conquered our hearts and souls, chewing them up and spitting the remnants out into infinity.

After a quick 5 days we are left sad and lonely, missing our friends all the more, but all will be well; we can look at the photos we took during their stay as well as these, that King M.O.B, himself, was nice enough to upload.

We thank you for the excellent times, dear friends. We look forward to seeing you soon, but for now...

Who's next?!

UPDATE: Guess who just got off the phone with the Lamigraws...

Labels: Life, Photography

10.23.2007 Matthew Pillsbury

A few weeks ago we went to a photography show and were struck by the work of Matthew Pillsbury. He creates hauntingly beautiful images using long-exposures and low-light conditions, often emitted from technological sources.

His series Museum Hours is especially lovely. I absolutely love this self-portrait, "Contemplating Wapiti," which perfectly conveys the wonder and reverence in the air when visiting these places. How often have I found peace-of-mind and solace under the gaze of a bronze statue, oil painting, or taxadermied beast?

Not often enough. I know where I'm going this week.

Labels: Photography

10.04.2007 Childhood

The all-new and decidedly fantastic Boing Boing Gadgets posted this picture by Alex Brown a few days ago. They named it Sad Vader

You might have already seen this, buy I don't give a damn. I think it is gorgeous.

Labels: Design, Fun, Photography

8.01.2007 Mouse & the Billionaire Wagons East 2007 - Day 4

Arizona!

Last night, after a quick drive across the desert (made quicker still by Mr. Harry Potter and his half-blood prince), we arrived in Arizona.

In Scottsdale we crashed a birthday celebration dinner of Thai fusion for Pat Dodds, and we all especially liked the tropical pineapple curry. Later on we headed back to Phoenix for some wonderful Arizona night swimming and a refreshing night's sleep.

Today we leave for the Grand Canyon with a must-see pit stop in Sedona. I got two words for you. Airport Vortex!

Also, we've started a flickr photo set of the trip. There's only two in there so far, but we'll make sure to add more as we continue making our way across the land.

Labels: Food, Life, Photography, Wagons East 2007

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